Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Middleham Jewel
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Military Belt Fitting
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Roman Fortress
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The First Railway Station
- View from Station Rise
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Minster after the Reformation
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The End of the Abbey
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Stonegate
- A New Walk